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Thought I'd chime in after Noelpolar reposted my comment about "loss of power" due to a slipping clutch. On a long 6,000 mile trip to the eastern Canadian provinces last summer, my bike started to "lose power" in all gears and in all modes on acceleration. The bike would rev, but was sluggish...

I'm biased, of course, but I vote for Manhattan Metallic Matte w/ black pinstripes. :) I like the Mars Red a lot, but it's a little too flashy for me. The Black w/ white pinstripes will probably be the proper choice for a classic scheme, but I already have a R9T in those colors.

crustyapo, same thing happened to me when changing the air filter for 6,000 service. Really frustrating to go through the laborious process of getting access to the air filter, only to have this problem happen to slow things down further. Next time, I'll switch to an aftermarket filter like...

Added a heel/toe shifter and Quad Lock charger - little things to maybe make the next long ride easier. :)

The engine cover trim should be an easy install if you have the right tools. Unlike the RSD engine cover I recently installed which was a PITA - having to remove engine trusses, oil cooler cover, engine guards, foot controls, etc. to replace the OEM cover. Not difficult, but required hours of...

Metzler ME 888 Ultra White Wall tires will probably do the job. I couldn't wait to get the OEM Bridgestones off and replace with Metzler Cruistecs. Enjoy the new bike - it only gets heavier. :)

Welcome, R Chai from Texas. Keep those white walls shiny on the R1200. :)

Great looking bike, jorgebri60. On a long cross-country trip to the eastern Canadian provinces from Texas last summer on my 2023 Pure, I encountered days and days of rain and fog. One day, after a stop for gas, the bike failed to start. I checked everything electrical, and finally discovered...

justabill, those titanium headers sure look great in the photo.

Add me to the R18 and R9T club. The 2023 R18 is newer so it gets the most attention, but the R9T is a light, nimble, fun bike. :)

Was just kidding (kind of) about high gas prices - I can ride almost everyday because of the warm, sunny weather here in central TX. Can't imagine missing a single day of riding, no matter the price at the pump. :)

Added some eBay valve cover trim to dress up my recently powder coated covers. The fit and finish is good - maybe not RSD glamorous, but I'm happy to have saved money for more essential needs - like gas. :)

Yes, probably so, Bad Mike. Hidden beneath the expensive designer packaging. :)

Thanks, Star-Lord.

Put on a Roland Sands gas cap cover to dress the R18 up a little. An easy 2-minute job once you realize you need special retainer spring pliers to complete the task. :) Can someone tell me what these two black plastic pieces and clear protection film that came in the box are for? I'm...

Welcome KerryR18, from rural Texas. Yes, the upper fork bolts can be very difficult to remove because of the excessive amount of lock-tight. Powder-coating might be a solution for the rusting chrome parts. Just had my aluminum valve covers, intake covers and engine cover powder-coated because...

Wanted to post this image of a Denali Soundbomb Mini on my R18, if anyone's interested. Located on the original horn bracket, beneath the left-hand valve cover on the lower engine truss in front of the side stand. Mine's connected through a HEX ezCAN controller which links the Denali auxiliary...

Hello amcbride9, I'm in Fayetteville - a little town halfway between Austin and Houston. I've never seen another R18 in the area, either. There's a small Houston BMW club that rides to Fayetteville on some Sundays to have breakfast at Orsaks Cafe on the Square. Mostly GS riders and maybe a...

I purchased the billet engine cover from BMW of Grand Rapids, Michigan for a bargain price. They have some other R18 parts for sale on discount, but not the RSD valve covers I'm wishing for. I also notice that Wunderlich USA is having significant sales on certain R18 inventory parts. I'm just...

How funny, HUNTS. I was just looking online. The RDS valve cover trim is still in the $700 USD price range and way out of my budget. Don't know why the RSD engine cover was so heavily discounted, but perhaps the rest of the RSD line will be discounted, too, maybe to clear inventory?